Turning in a triumph in her final home match was senior Ali Patterson (Overland Park, Kan.). She paired with freshman Mariel Ante (Riverside, Calif.) to dispatch Gaby Fifer and Emily Richardson at No. 3 doubles, 8-3.

The Purple Aces captured a victory at No. 1 singles before Boyd placed Drake ahead to stay with a 6-1, 6-0 triumph over Fifer on the No. 4 court.

Freshman Jordan Eggleston (LaQuinta, Calif.) pushed the lead to 3-1 in the Bulldogs’ favor after downing Mina Milovic at No. 5, 6-0, 6-1.

Corralling the match-clinching tally at the No. 6 position was Ante, who dealt Costales a 6-3, 6-4 setback.

Evansville added a pair of wins, including one by retirement, to close the match and account for the final 4-3 margin.

Drake closes out its regular season with matches at Bradley and Illinois State next Saturday (April 20) and Sunday (April 21), respectively.